NRL: Gasnier to return to Dragons next week

SYDNEY - Mark Gasnier has revealed he was "bitter and angry" about being forced out of St George Illawarra - but he's returned for the sole purpose of winning a National Rugby League premiership in the famed Red V.

Resumption of his career after a stint in French rugby union means a cut in pay this year and the club has negotiated a back-ended contract to comply with the NRL salary cap.

News Limited reported the 4 1/2-year deal, to the end of 2014, is worth $1.9 million.

The 28-year-old will hold a press conference on Monday afternoon and is expected to make his return against the Panthers next Monday night at Kogarah Oval.

- AAP